How can I reduce carbs?

JameyLynn84

Hi, I am new to using this. I use to consume so much sugar a day (through depression and feeling with grief) resulting in 3 stone gain in a year. I still have sugar cravings but my will power is much better and I’m starting to have more energy finally. However this app says I still consume too many carbs (it needs to be 50%) but all I had was pineapple & cucumber, so I’m confused. Does anyone have any tips on how I can reduce carbs but still have energy (I need it with 4 kids) and how to get more protein and healthy fats. I don’t eat much meat, unfortunately don’t like fish but love all vegetables.

seska422

That pie chart is the breakdown of the macro ratio of the foods you've eaten so far today. As you eat more, the percentage will shift around. To bring down your carb percentage, eat some more protein and/or fat.

ETA: Weight gain/maintenance/loss comes down to total calories, not how many of those calories are from carbs.

kommodevaran

You have to look at a whole day, not just a snack that is made up of fruit and veg which are mostly carbs. If you don't like meat and fish, you're left with eggs, grains and beans to get protein. Don't get hung up in "healthy" this and that; a healthy diet should be made up of so many different foods that no one food choice becomes a life or death situation.

janejellyroll

The pie chart is showing the breakdown of what you've had to eat so far today. Unless you're done eating, it isn't indicating that you've had "too many" carbohydrates. That said, carbohydrates are found in fruits and vegetables. If you want to lower your carbohydrate consumption, you'll need to be mindful of your fruit and vegetable consumption and eat more foods with protein and fat.

Instead of thinking about limiting carbohydrates, it may be more helpful to think about meeting your needs for protein and fat. If you focus on getting enough protein and fat, the carbohydrates will naturally fall into place and you don't have to worry about limiting them.

serindipte

As previously mentioned, you need to up your fat/protein to lower your carbs. Not everything on this list will apply for you, you may need to research more vegetarian protein options, but it's a start:

JameyLynn84

Yes I agree I need to meet my needs more for protein, luckily I like eggs, grains and beans so will look into incorporating them into my diet more.

JameyLynn84

Also thank you for replying

lemurcat12

I hate that pie chart, I think it confuses people -- focusing on total grams is so much more helpful.

JameyLynn84

I totally agree. I’m struggling to fulfill the amount of calories it’s suggesting too, despite eating 5 times a day and feeling full. So I’m just gonna relax watching the charts